Product Designer (UX)

Who we are

Moniepoint is an all-in-one financial services platform for emerging markets and the second-fastest growing company in Africa.
Since 2019, Moniepoint’s technology has powered over 3 million people, offering personal and business banking, payment, credit and business management tools to help them succeed. Moniepoint processed $1

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About the role

As a Product Designer, you’ll play a pivotal role in crafting world-class financial experiences that are user-friendly, visually stunning, and highly functional. You will work cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, and researchers to design intuitive interfaces that drive user engagement and business growth. Your work will directly impact millions of users, from first-time digital banking customers to seasoned fintech enthusiasts. 

What you’ll get to do

• Lead the end-to-end design process from research, wireframing, and prototyping to final UI execution.
•  Conduct user research, usability testing, and A/B experiments to validate design decisions.
• Collaborate closely with engineers to ensure smooth design implementation and pixel-perfect execution.
•  Partner with product managers to translate business goals into user-centered design solutions.
• Design scalable UI components and contribute to our evolving design system.
•  Create micro-interactions and motion elements that enhance usability and delight users.
• Balance aesthetics with data-driven insights to optimise UX for engagement and conversion.
• Advocate for accessibility (A11y) and inclusive design principles.
•  Stay updated on fintech trends and best practices to drive innovation in product design.

What you need to succeed

• Strong grasp of visual design, typography, grids, layout, and colour theory.
• Expertise in interaction design, user flows, wireframing, and prototyping.
• Deep understanding of designing for both mobile and web platforms, ensuring responsive and adaptive experiences.
• Understanding of behavioural psychology and its impact on user decisions.
• Experience conducting usability tests, user interviews, and heuristic evaluations.
• Ability to synthesise qualitative and quantitative insights into actionable design decisions.
• Proficiency in atomic design principles and scalable UI frameworks.
• Knowledge of motion design tools (Lottie, After Effects, Principle) to create micro-interactions.
• Ability to communicate design rationale to stakeholders and engineers.
• Experience working in agile, fast-paced product teams.
• Figma mastery: ability to leverage auto layout, design tokens, component variants, interactive prototypes, and design libraries for scalable UI solutions.
• Experience in fintech and/or SaaS environments, understanding industry-specific challenges and user expectations.
  

What you’ll get

• A chance to shape the future of fintech - your designs will impact millions of users.
• Strong mentorship and career growth within a world-class design team.
• A culture of experimentation - we encourage innovative thinking and rapid iteration.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Remote-friendly work culture, with access to learning resources.

What to expect in the hiring process

• Application & portfolio review: we look for strong UX case studies that showcase process, research, impact, and leadership.
• Preliminary phone call with the recruiter: a brief conversation to discuss your background, interests, and expectations.
• Interview with a design team member: a discussion about your experience, approach to design, alignment with our mission, and a portfolio walkthrough.
• Design Challenge: an advanced exercise to assess problem-solving, UX/UI craft, and strategic thinking.
• Final executive conversation: a discussion with senior leadership about your ability to think strategically, collaborate across teams, and drive business and user impact through design

How to apply:

Submit your resume and portfolio showcasing your best work - preferably with fintech or SaaS-related projects. Your portfolio should clearly demonstrate impact, including measurable improvements in user experience, business metrics, or engagement. We want to see end-to-end product thinking, including research, wireframes, prototypes, and final execution.

Moniepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.